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LS54 VRY

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,039 mi
Last recorded195,039 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 VRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 195,039 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 186,469 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2020 186,423 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Nov 2019 177,594 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing - outer cores cracking - recommend replacements

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 163,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 147,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 136,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 136,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 119,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake slight binding

rear disc slight worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,346 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2011 89,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,141 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,276 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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LS54 VRY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS54 VRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS54 VRY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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